TCMI July 2023 Culmination Concert
Saturday, July 15 at 10am
Saint Maria Goretti - Piper Hall
6261 N Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
The mission of the Tetra Chamber Music Institute (TCMI) is to train young musicians to perform in small ensembles with excellence and channel their creative strengths to effect positive change in themselves and the community. Founded by the Tetra String Quartet, TCMI is an afterschool chamber music program, the first of its kind in Arizona. As an alternative OR addition to youth orchestra programs, TCMI focuses on each student as an individual with the goal of nurturing each participant intellectually, emotionally, and musically.
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Concerto in E Minor, Allegro (arr. Merle J. Issac)
Charles Avison (1709-1770)
Chamber Orchestra: Preston, Alexander, Sophie, *Heidi, Hayden, Jaedien, Carissa, Natalie, *Meghan, Leo, Gigi, Timothy, Gwen, Brielle
Second Minature String Quartet, Allegro
David Stone (1922-2016)
Preston Rule, violin
"Aside from playing the violin, I enjoy playing golf with my dad. One of my favorite moments this week was when our quartet was running through our piece near the end of the week. It was really cool to see how far we had come over the course of just a few days.”
Alexander Oberle, violin
“I like to play chess and bake. Playing chamber music has taught me how to play in a quartet without a conductor.”
Leo Zou, viola
“I also play piano, I speak German, and I’m pretty good at video editing. One of my favorite moments at Tetra was getting to know my quartet and playing with them also, I liked lunch.”
Timothy Mak, cello
“A fun fact about me is that I can cook food such as fried rice. Playing chamber music has taught me to be more confident in my own playing and rhythms. I also gained more experience in giving cues, looking at others, and moving to the character of the music.”
Suite for Four Violins, Adagio con espressione
Ladislav Gabrielli (1851-ca.1900)
Tahlia Mak, violin
“As an amateur foodie, I really enjoy making and eating good food with friends and family. Playing chamber music in this setting has developed my communication and collaboration skills while also having fun with my chamber group.”
Kayden Karis, violin
“I’ve been beatboxing since sixth grade. I love how quartets put the players in a more intimate group rather than orchestras which have dozens of people. It’s really nice to get to know the people you’re playing with.”
Audrey Bauschka, violin
“Hi! I was born in San Francisco and moved to Arizona about 2 years ago. One of my favorite moments at this workshop was having different prompts every day to get to know my quartet. Also learning how to actively listen to my fellow string players, breathing and cueing each other to play without a conductor.”
Sarah Pineda, violin
“I was born in California and raised in New York and Idaho. One of my favorite moments at this workshop was being able to work with and get to know my quartet members. I was also able to meet/talk to other people through the Tetra activities.”
Sailor’s Song (arr. Doris Gazda)
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)
German Dance (arr. Doris Gazda)
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Carissa Cheong, violin
“I’m very good at social studies and math. One of my favorite moments at this workshop was when my group and I played the drone, root, third, and fifth on the G Major scale.”
Natalie Stapley, violin
“I like to say my full name is ‘Ruler of the world, Alien Empress Fredrick Natalie The Great Ruth Stapley IV. I also LOVE books a lot. One of my favorite parts was making poems/raps about my group, and laughing with them.”
Gwen Oakley-Kelly, cello
“My brother nicknamed me Nonie and that’s all I will let him call me. I also am vegetarian. I have been playing cello for 7 years. Working in a group and collaborating inside of music.”
Brielle Poll, bass
“I have three cats. Cats rule! Dogs drool…. well dogs are ok.”
Minuetto for String Quartet (arr. Merle J. Issac)
Giovanni Bolzoni (1841-1919)
Hayden Fowler, violin
“I love cheerios. One of my nicknames is Hayben because I spelled my name with a ‘b’ instead of a ‘d’ when I was really young. Playing chamber music taught me that the connections you and the people around you have is essential for working together at anything.”
Sophie Brown, violin
“I can read a book, listen to a book, and watch a movie all at the same time. One of my favorite moments at this workshop was when after group pictures Tetra showed us how to not perform.”
Jaedien Fuertebances, violin
“I’m a computer programmer, editor, etc. I can solve the rubix cube. One of my moments at workshop was performing ‘my little teapot.’ Playing chamber music has taught me how to play without a composer.”
Gigi Higgins, cello
“I do synchronized swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the fall. Playing chamber music has taught me to play out more and become one with the rest of the quartet.”
String Quartet Op. 77 No. 1 in G Major, Allegro moderato
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Laura Llames, violin
“A fun fact about me is that I’m a twin. One of my favorite moments at this workshop was practicing the quartet piece. Playing chamber music has taught me to improve my score study.”
Stephanie Macdonald, violin
“I’ve been playing violin since first grade. Playing chamber music has taught me how to work together in a group with very diverse personalities.”
Omarali Fuertebances, violin
“I can speak 4 languages fluently but 5 if you include music! I am currently taking college classes to become a neurologist. Playing chamber music has taught me how to work together as a team and not individually. I learned patience and empathy.”
Seth Buell, cello
“I love everything to do with aviation. One of my favorite moments at this workshop was when we were practicing asking/answering questions in a conversation. This really helped me deal with my social anxiety.”
String Quartet No 2, Op. 13, mvt 1
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Carlos ‘Carly’ Gamez, violin
“I can speak Spanish fluently as well as some German. Playing chamber music has taught me how to be comfortable while playing and to be myself on stage.”
Aimi Siejak, violin
“Theater is my favorite subject, but I don’t have it as an elective. Playing chamber music has taught me to be confident in my own playing.”
Arianne Rencher, viola
“I know how to play 7 instruments. Playing chamber music has taught me how to cue and transition better, making sure that everyone is together.”
Caden Rencher, cello
“I once melted a cutting board attempting to boil broccoli. Playing chamber music has taught me the importance of using and honing interpersonal skills like listening, confidence, and public speaking.”
String Quartet No. 7, Presto
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Chamber Orchestra: Aimi, Stephanie, Omarali, Carlos, Sarah, Laura, Tahlia, Audrey, Kayden, Arianne, *Kim, Caden, Seth
Concerto in G Major, Presto
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
TCMI Orchestra
*= TCMI Faculty
*****Don’t forget to apply to our 2023-2024 TCMI Program! We’re accepting applications through July 18. Audition is not required for those who submitted a video and were accepted to a 2023 Summer Workshop.